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The Heart of Taoism 1, Going to Mount Zhongnan

Posted on November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The first episode in a new series looking at Taoism and its impact of Chinese thought and arts.

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Life of Kripasaran Mahashtavir

Posted on August 3, 2018February 2, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries
Life of Kripasaran Mahashtavir

A look at the life and works of the great Bengali reformer Ven. Kripasaran.

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Sketch of an Excellent Man, Pa Auk Sayadaw

Posted on September 18, 2015July 29, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the life and the teachings of the Pa Auk Sayadaw and its implementation in various monasteries around the world.

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Tulku (Masters who are Reborn in the West)

Posted on July 24, 2015May 21, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A film made by a recognised reincarnated master about the problems of integrating this Tibetan tradition when living in the West.

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A Christian Buddha: The Medieval Tale of Barlaam and Josaphat

Posted on May 8, 2015May 8, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

The first in a series of three lectures by Prof. Donald S. Lopez, in which he looks at the medieval encounters between Buddhism and Christianity, and the misunderstandings it gave rise to.

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James Balog’s Chasing Ice

Posted on February 20, 2015October 10, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries

A documentary about James Balog and his work capturing the effects of climate change on the ice fields.

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A Soldier becomes a Monk

Posted on February 9, 2015February 9, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

A short documentary about Ven Sanghasena and the various good works he has been doing in Ladakh.

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David Eckel: Buddhism 3-4 of 24

Posted on September 19, 2014March 15, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The third and fourth lectures by Prof David Eckel on the history of Buddhism looks at the doctrine of reincarnation and then the life of the Buddha.

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Angkor’s Children (Preview)

Posted on June 16, 2014June 16, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

This is a preview of a film in the making about the resurgence of interest in Cambodian art forms, including most prominently sung Buddhist poetry (Smot).

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Angulimala

Posted on January 3, 2014June 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A film about the life of the serial killer Angulimala who is converted by the Buddha and becomes an Arahat.

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